Speech Pathologist CCC/SLP
Care Options for Kids is a pediatric home health agency built on the values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Commitment and Excellence. We have created a strong and purposeful culture for our employees that we extend outward to our patients, their families, and our care partners in the community.
Position Summary: The position of a Speech Language Pathologist provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
- Provides appropriate plan, treatment and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate test and measurements.
- Document, prepare/revise and complete Plan of Care, progress notes and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Maintain pertinent records of specific test performed and progress made.
- Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with the patient needs and desires.
- Applies concepts of infection control universal precautions
- Educate patient/family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and appropriate discharge plans through family members.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Must meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching and other assistance necessary.
Experience/Requirements:
- Pediatric focus and home health experience preferred but not required
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize time and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
- Current Texas State License in Speech Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language Association
Physical and Sensory Essential Functions:
- Requires prolonged standing and walking, some bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and/or heavy lifting.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity, sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone and other equipment.
- Requires ability to meet deadlines, patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
Working Conditions:
- This job operates in the child's natural environment (Headstart, Daycare, Home etc) with various conditions.
- Current CPR required.
- Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.